Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu

Shaping the roadmap for your product at global sprints every six months

Focusing on design and user experience, even for developer tooling and command line apps

Writing high quality, resilient and performant code, potentially serving millions of demanding daily users

Working towards mastery of key programming languages and Linux system knowledge

Engaging with users and the open source community through code reviews and issue trackers

Responding to customer issues as a priority, develop an understanding of enterprise requirements

Developing skills and awareness of security in software design and implementation

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline with programming courses

Confidence to get started and deliver high quality code in one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript or Java

Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution

Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results

Result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments

Personal projects in technology and software engineering beyond the curriculum

Professional written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

Personal responsibility and accountability

Thoughtfulness, self-awareness and the ability to reflect and develop

Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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